The NFL season is only one week old, but fantasy football managers everywhere are already acting like the sky is falling. One bad game? Must be a bust. One fluky touchdown? Time to crown a league-winner. That’s where we step in. To help you avoid panic moves (or take advantage of someone else’s), our Featured Pros have assembled their top Buy Low and Sell High candidates for Week 2. Whether you’re looking to snag a frustrated star on the cheap or cash out before the regression monster arrives, these are the moves that can give your roster a quick upgrade. Here’s our fantasy football trade advice for Week 2, including players to buy low and sell high.
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Week 2 Buy Low Trade Advice
Who is your favorite buy-low trade candidate heading into Week 2 and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Caleb Williams (QB – CHI)
“My favorite buy-low candidate is Caleb Williams. I understand the headlines will be around how he and Ben Johnson choked their Week 1 game away, but the first drive script and late fourth quarter drives give me hope in this offense. There isn’t a cheaper quarterback out there, and he provides plenty of value on the ground as well.”
– Trevor Land (FlurrySports)
Week 2 Sell High Trade Advice
Who is your favorite sell-high candidate after Week 1 and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Quentin Johnston (WR – LAC)
“After an explosive, two-touchdown performance, Quentin Johnston of the Chargers is the perfect sell-high candidate. This level of fantasy output, combined with his long-term consistency, remains a risk. Now is the ideal time to capitalise on this recency bias by trading him for a more stable and proven player who had a quiet Week 1. Look to acquire a player like Kenneth Walker III or even Tyreek Hill, as their managers may be panicking and willing to trade a premium talent off the back of Johnston’s week 1 production.”
– Luke Renton (The Franchise Tag UK)
“Quentin Johnston had an outstanding Week 1 with five receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns. That being said, sell him now for maximum value. The Chargers are built to be a running team and will go back to that more in the upcoming weeks. Justin Herbert will still sling the rock, but as the running game grows, the passing game will diminish. They will not be able to maintain three top-25 wide receivers. Keenan Allen is Herbert’s go-to guy, and Ladd McConkey has built a great rapport with Herbert. Johnston could still have a good season, but won’t score two touchdowns every week. Making a trade for players like Marvin Harrison Jr. (in a dream world) or a tight end upgrade is a great idea for an owner who has Johnston as the WR4 or even WR5 on their fantasy team.”
– Adam Dove (The Fantasy Couriers)
“Quentin Johnston is my favorite sell-high trade candidate after an uncharacteristically booming start in Week 1. Despite the usual emphasis on the run game, the Harbaugh offense in Week 1 was clicking through the air. I expect Johnston to have unpredictable Gabe Davis-like boom weeks, but I would liken that to chasing Alec Pierce‘s touchdowns in 2024. I would move off of Johnston for another receiver who had a slower start, such as George Pickens or Josh Downs (ideally also acquiring a third-round rookie pick in dynasty leagues).”
– Chew Russell (Going For 2)
Dylan Sampson (RB – CLE)
“Dylan Sampson had an incredibly productive debut last week. Catching eight passes for 66 yards and leading the team in rushing attempts is a box score that will catch people’s attention. Although he looked good with his touches, this was against a Swiss cheese Bengals’ defense. Plus, Sampson was outsnapped by veteran back Jerome Ford, and will have second-round back Quinshon Judkins to compete for touches next week. This is not an offense you want a part of, even if they looked functional against the Bengals. I’d sell for anything that could instantly boost my starting lineup.”
– Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros)
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